PhillyHistory on the iPhone: http://www.phillyhistory.org/i
PhillyHistory Mobile is an innovative method of literally bringing Philadelphia’s historical and cultural assets to the person on the street — through the use of mobile phones, handheld PCs, or the iPhone.
Client: City of Philadelphia, Department of Records
Challenge: Philadelphia is a history and culture-rich city and welcomes millions of tourists each year. The Department of Records, which maintains the City Archives, wanted to find a way to make their cultural and historical assets more readily available to visitors seeking a unique experience of Philadelphia.
Solution: Accessible via any internet-enabled device, including cell phones, handheld PCs, and the iPhone, PhillyHistory Mobile uses cutting-edge geographic technology to enable the visitor to type an address and view a map of the area highlighting nearby historical material and cultural assets.
Outcomes: A great tool for locals and tourists alike, PhillyHistory Mobile brings exploration of Philadelphia’s neighborhoods and historic districts to a whole new level. Visitors can enhance their experience of Philadelphia by discovering how buildings, streets, and historical landmarks used to look 100 years ago, as they stroll through the city.
Websites:
PhillyHistory Mobile for cell phones:
http://mobile.phillyhistory.org
PhillyHistory for the iPhone:
http://www.phillyhistory.org/i